Tuesday, August 24, 2010

New Stadium

Sunday, we got to go to a Twins baseball game for the first time in the brand new outdoor stadium. Michael got tickets from work so they were really great seats – on the first deck!

The day started off a little rough when we drove all the way downtown for the game. We were wondering where in the world everyone is and then saw a posting that the game was moved to 7:10pm – instead of 1:10pm. So we went back home and then came back at the REAL game time. :P

The stadium was really nice!!! We really think every seat in that place had to have been a great seat. The stadium is literally flush up against downtown – so it’s was so neat to see all the skyscrapers just past center field. It was a lovely evening for a game too – a nice breeze for the most part. I’ve always been a baseball fan so it was definitely a fun experience!

And yes, we partook in the $9 hamburger basket, $5 Gatorade, $4 bottled water and some ice cream in a little helmet. We had to complete the experience right? :)

The new stadium - "Target Field"
When we arrived 6 hours early to find the place still locked up

Finall inside - game time!

The old man sitting in front of us offered to take our picture - we kinda thought he would actually get the field and downtown view in the shot, but oh well - at least he was nice to take it. :)

The most popular player on the team (and cutest, hehe) - Joe Mauer

downtown view from our seats

On the left is "Minny" and right is Paul (as in Minneapolis and St. Paul) and when the Twins get a home run their little hand shake lights up and goes up and down.

What a stadium!

A little video from the game.

2 comments:

Katherine said...

Oh what a fun place. That looks like such a great stadium. And a perfect view of downtown too. Glad you guys decided to go back for the real game and partake in all the foods too. Yums! The last picture you posted looks like a post card. How fun! Love you!!

Amber said...

Oh, that did look super cool! Loved the picture of Michael in front of the locked gates. :)